Mahatma Gandhi University %28MGU%29 2008 B.C.A Computer Application Bachelor of - Question Paper
BCA 1st SEM exam APRIL 2008
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
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B.C.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2008
First Semester Faculty of Technology and Applied Sciences Paper IIINTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS (Prior to 2007 admissions)
[Prior to 2005 admissions100 Marks
Maximum
Time : Three Hours
Answer any five full questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
(10/8 marks) (5/4 marks) (5/4 marks)
1. (a) Explain the classification of computers.
(b) Differentiate system software and application software.
(c) Differentiate compilers, assemblers and macroprocessors.
2. (a) Write notes on :
Batch processing.
Time sharing.
Parallel processing.
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(b) Compare the features of batch processing and online processing.
3. (a) What is an operating system ? Explain the functions of an operating system, (b) Explain the terms :
Multitasking.
Multithreading.
4. (a) What are the major components of a computer ?
(b) State the merits of computerizing an application.
5. (a) Explain the architecture of the web.
(b) What are the different protocols available on the Internet ?
(c) Explain the services provided by Internet.
6. (a) How can data be read from disks ?
(b) What factors affect the processing speed of the system ?
Turn over
7. (a) Explain the working of any three input devices. (15/12 marks)
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8. (a) Explain the different types of computer networks. (5/4 marks)
(b) Write notes on network topology. (15/12 marks)
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